02-28-2025 part 1: Anchored in Truth: The Imperative of Biblical Remembrance
The essential premise of this discourse is the imperative nature of being reminded of biblical truths as a cornerstone of our faith. I convey that, similar to the early church, we must consistently revisit the core tenets of the Gospel, for it is through such reminders that we maintain our connection to the divine. In the exploration of 2 Peter 1:12, I elucidate how the Apostle Peter emphasizes the necessity of reiteration, asserting that even those who are established in their faith require continual reminders of these foundational truths. This practice fortifies our spiritual resolve and ensures that we remain steadfast in our belief and understanding of God's promises. Ultimately, the reiteration of these biblical principles serves not only to reinforce our faith but also to propel us toward a deeper relationship with Christ.
The focal point of this episode centers on the profound inquiry of what God has been teaching individuals over the past week, a question posed by host Dr. David Spoon. This invitation to introspection encourages listeners to engage deeply with their spiritual journeys, fostering a culture of openness and reflection. The significance of sharing personal insights is highlighted, as it not only reinforces individual faith but also cultivates a communal atmosphere where believers can support and uplift one another through their experiences. Dr. Spoon's approach is characterized by sincerity and earnestness, urging the audience to recognize the importance of these reflections in glorifying God, as testimonies serve as powerful reminders of His faithfulness and goodness.
The episode further explores the scriptural foundation of these reflections through the lens of 2 Peter 1:12-15. Dr. Spoon explicates Peter's intention to consistently remind believers of the essential truths of the gospel, emphasizing that spiritual maturity involves continual reinforcement of foundational beliefs. The transient nature of life and the need for a robust anchor in the gospel are key themes, suggesting that believers must remain vigilant in their faith, regularly revisiting the core tenets of their beliefs. Dr. Spoon's discourse serves as a clarion call for listeners to remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ while actively participating in the collective journey of faith.
The interactive element of the episode, where audience members are encouraged to call in and share their thoughts and prayer requests, enhances the overall experience. This dialogue creates a dynamic and engaging environment, allowing for a rich exchange of ideas and personal testimonies. Dr. Spoon facilitates this interaction with a genuine desire to connect with his audience, fostering a sense of belonging and community. The inclusion of trivia questions and light-hearted discussions further contributes to an inviting atmosphere, encouraging listeners to feel comfortable in sharing their spiritual insights. Ultimately, this episode encapsulates the essence of the Christian experience—one that values personal reflection, communal support, and the continual reminder of God's teachings in everyday life.
Takeaways:
- Dr. David Spoon emphasizes the crucial importance of regularly revisiting Biblical truths to strengthen our faith and understanding.
- The necessity of being reminded of the Gospel is illustrated through the teachings of the apostles, confirming its central role in Christian life.
- Peter's assertion that believers require continual reminders serves as a foundation for maintaining spiritual growth and maturity.
- In the context of faith, the repetition of core truths is not a sign of weakness but rather a vital aspect of spiritual nourishment and resilience.
- Dr. Spoon advocates for an engaged and active prayer life, inviting listeners to share their experiences and reflections on God's teachings.
- The episode underscores the significance of community support and shared testimonies in reinforcing the collective faith journey among believers.
Transcript
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Speaker B:Therefore, I will always remind you of these things.
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Speaker B:Therefore means that something preceding that was a point that he was making.
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Speaker B:So what Peter was talking about is us walking in a maturity way, making sure that we add to our faith.
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Speaker B:Then he says this in verse 12.
Speaker B:Therefore, I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
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Speaker B:He's like, look, I'm always going to remind you of these things.
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Speaker B:We always need to be reminded.
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Speaker B:Because we need them often and repetitively.
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Speaker B:That's not how evangelists operated in the first century.
Speaker B:In the first century, the evangelists taught in the church.
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Speaker B:That's why.
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Speaker B:It is the gospel.
Speaker B:It is eternal life.
Speaker B:It is the promises of God.
Speaker B:And those early churches, they would get together and the evangelists would just pour it out and the people would be like, yes, yes.
Speaker B:Because standing firm in the gospel is the way that we keep going.
Speaker B:You think, well, what about, like, John 3:16?
Speaker B:Perfect example.
Speaker B:Thank you for God so loved the world.
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Speaker B:That whosoever should believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Speaker B:It's the continual action of believing.
Speaker B:You just got to keep believing, man.
Speaker B:You don't say yes and then just go about other things.
Speaker B:You keep staying right there.
Speaker B:And that's what Peter's talking about.
Speaker B:He's like, look, I'm always going to remind you of these things, even though you know them.
Speaker B:Hey, you know what?
Speaker B:You know the gospel, but you should hear it again and again and again.
Speaker B:And he says this.
Speaker B:After that, he goes, I'll always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
Speaker B:He's not denying that they know.
Speaker B:He's telling them.
Speaker B:You need to hear it again and again.
Speaker B:Peter is acknowledging that people already know these truths.
Speaker B:He has no problem acknowledging that.
Speaker B:People get it.
Speaker B:You get it, I get it.
Speaker B:We get it.
Speaker B:That's not the point.
Speaker B:The point is that we need to be reminded that these are the truths that established us.
Speaker B:Therefore, they're the truths that keep us, and we need to hang onto them.
Speaker B:In fact, in verse 13, look what he says.
Speaker B:He says this.
Speaker B:I think it's right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body.
Speaker B:He not only says, I'm gonna remind you.
Speaker B:Cause you just need to be reminded.
Speaker B:You need to know this.
Speaker B:You need to be established in these truths.
Speaker B:You need to have these established truths reiterated time and time again.
Speaker B:And then he goes, therefore these truths, they keep us, these truths that we hang onto.
Speaker B:And he's like, it's right for me to refresh your memory as long as I live in this tent.
Speaker B:In other words, as long as he's alive, guess what he's going to do.
Speaker B:Ready?
Speaker B:You've seen this before.
Speaker B:Rinse, lather, repeat.
Speaker B:Rinse, lather, repeat.
Speaker B:Why?
Speaker B:Because that's what we need.
Speaker B:We need to be reminded.
Speaker B:You'll hear me say that, and I've been saying this for years.
Speaker B:It's very important for you and I never to be so mature in Christ that we can just pass, go past these things.
Speaker B:Oh, well, really, this is all about eternal life and eternity with God.
Speaker B:That is the core of what we're doing, receiving the end of our faith.
Speaker B:Peter says in 1 Peter 1, the salvation of our souls.
Speaker B:That's the purpose of it.
Speaker B:That salvation is the very thing, that helmet, that hope of salvation.
Speaker B:You know what A helmet does.
Speaker B:It protects your head not just from the rocks thrown at your head, which happens all the time, but it also keeps things intact between your left and right ear.
Speaker B:What is it that keeps us intact between our left and right ear?
Speaker B:The hope of eternal life.
Speaker B:That we will spend eternity with God.
Speaker B:And by the way, the eternity.
Speaker B:That's awesome.
Speaker B:Eye is not seen, neither has ear heard.
Speaker B:Neither has entered into the hearts of God the things that neither has entered into the hearts of men.
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Speaker B:The things that God has prepared for them.
Speaker B:In other words, our brains can't even get it.
Speaker B:Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, neither has entered into the hearts of men the things that God has prepared.
Speaker B:This is what's coming, right?
Speaker B:How did God do in seven days?
Speaker B:Pretty good.
Speaker B:Six days.
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Speaker B:It's going to be outstanding.
Speaker B:That's what Peter wants to remind people of.
Speaker B:Telling you.
Speaker B:I'm going to remind you.
Speaker B:I'm going to tell you again and again and again and again and again.
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Speaker B:Who was the first child mentioned in the Bible?
Speaker B:Genesis 4:1 is your reference point.
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Speaker B:So here's Peter.
Speaker B:Now this is 2 Peter.
Speaker B:So you need to understand something.
Speaker B:He wrote one epistle, he writes another epistle.
Speaker B:This is the last big hurrah he's going to have.
Speaker B:And look what he says in verse 13, 14.
Speaker B:He goes, I think it's right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body.
Speaker B:So he's like, I think this is the right thing to do as long as I'm alive.
Speaker B:I want you to be aware of that.
Speaker B:Now look what he says in verse 14.
Speaker B:Because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear, clear to me.
Speaker B:Then verse 15.
Speaker B:And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
Speaker B:So here you get this little bit of personalization that's coming in from Peter, right in Paul's Epistles.
Speaker B:You see, there's some churches he's really close to and some he's not as close to.
Speaker B:And you can kind of detect that by the beginnings, by how he talks or how he writes.
Speaker B:Here Peter's telling them, look, I know my tent will be laid aside.
Speaker B:As Jesus has made clear to me, his time was coming to a close and he knew it.
Speaker B:This is why I tell everybody.
Speaker B:I say the same thing to everybody.
Speaker B:It's just the reality check.
Speaker B:You don't know what the days are that God has for you that are numbered.
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Speaker B:I know my time is close and it's winding down.
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Speaker B:So he's like, you know, I just want to make sure that after I'm gone that you guys as my readers, you're going to be able to remember these things, these things that I've shared with you all of these times.
Speaker B:I want you to know that after my departure, I want in my own heart to know that before I make this departure, I've given you everything I can give you to, to stay close to the Lord.
Speaker B:And it is really for those that get it.
Speaker B:Very, very poetic, very beautiful truth for all of us to seize upon.
Speaker B:Because there's many of us that would like to have a good sit down with our siblings, our brothers, our sisters, our children, even our parents, and say, you know, I'm going To go the way that the Lord has made that people go because sin entered the world in the first place.
Speaker B:But before I go, I want you to have this gift of understanding.
Speaker B:Bam.
Speaker B:It's about Jesus.
Speaker B:Oh, I know.
Speaker B:The world tries to make it something else.
Speaker B:The world's in defiance against God.
Speaker B:In fact, if you read 1 John 5, you find out that the world as the system of the world, the world is under the control of.
Speaker B:Of Satan.
Speaker B:It's under the control of the evil one.
Speaker B:But we have overcome the world because greater is he than is us, than he that is in the world.
Speaker B:Like, yeah, that's right.
Speaker B:But Peter is charging.
Speaker B:I don't call it a charge, but, boy, it is a mandate that he is establishing, saying, listen, you need to stay firm in the gospel truth, in the simplicity of the gospel.
Speaker B:In fact, Paul wrote that he was concerned that people would be deceived and removed from the simplicity of the gospel.
Speaker B:Because when you get into the weeds of things, that's not making you spiritually more astute.
Speaker B:It's about Jesus and our connection to him.
Speaker B:That's what it's about.
Speaker B:And Peter's like, I'm going to remind you.
Speaker B:I'm going to remind you.
Speaker B:I'm going to remind you.
Speaker B:I'm going to remind you, because we need that.
Speaker B:Sometimes you'll hear me teach something repetitively.
Speaker B:I know you guys have heard me.
Speaker B:If you look at Jesus teachings over three years, there's a lot of repetition in the teaching, isn't there?
Speaker B:There's a reason for that.
Speaker B:We need it.
Speaker B:That's why.
Speaker B:That's it.
Speaker B:Okay, cool.
Speaker B:So when you hear a sermon you've heard before, don't be judging the person who's teaching it.
Speaker B:Be aware there's purpose behind this.
Speaker B:Okay, who was the first child mentioned in the Bible?
Speaker B:According to Genesis 4:1, that would be Cain.
Speaker B:A little walking stick for Adam from Eve.
Speaker B:She gave him a little cane.
Speaker B:That's nice.
Speaker B:All right, we'll take a short break and then come back.
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Speaker B:Now I want to pull this out of Jude.
Speaker B:Jude only has one chapter.
Speaker B:Jude is the letter before the Book of Revelation.
Speaker B:Revelation, singular.
Speaker B:It's the last letter before the Book of Revelation.
Speaker B:And this is what it says in verses 17 through 19.
Speaker B:I want you to listen to this and then I want you to think about today, all the stuff that's going on.
Speaker B:I'm not going to go overly political.
Speaker B:I want you just to consider the landscaping that we're all living in right now, the landscape of society.
Speaker B:It says this, but you must remember, beloved, that the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, they said to you in the last times there will be scoffers following their own ungodly passions.
Speaker B:It is these who cause divisions, worldly people devoid of the Holy Spirit.
Speaker B:Now listen to that.
Speaker B:This is a prophecy that is being brought up by Jude, who is a brother to Jesus, won't even identify himself that way.
Speaker B:Brother to James, who is in charge of the church after the James of Peter.
Speaker B:James John died in Acts 12, in Acts 15, the other James kind of ascends to the position of power, so to speak.
Speaker B:And he's not in charge of everybody.
Speaker B:He's just kind of leading the show like Peter did in the early church.
Speaker B:And this is Jude, his brother and the brother of Jesus.
Speaker B:And he's telling you got to remember what the apostles said, the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Speaker B:He's so humble when he writes that.
